The Art Guys

The Menil has formally announced that The Art Guys’ controversial artwork “The Art Guys Marry a Plant” has been approved for de-accession. The Houston museum has rid itself of a troublesome artwork, which for years has been subject to vandalism and criticism as an emblem of gay marriage.

It all started when two dudes married a tree. I think. That happened in 2009, but today’s story may actually date back to 2001, when Devon Britt-Darby, also known as the Houston Chronicle’s former art critic Douglas Britt, embarked on a career as an escort.